Expert advises against drastic measures to shed off weight gained during Chuseok
com. While many people look forward to the Chuseok holiday, some worry about what they will see on the scale, with generous servings of "jeon," or pan-fried battered dishes, braised short ribs, "japchae," or stir-fried glass noodles, and "songpyeon," or half-moon-shaped rice cakes, at every meal having long been a usual sight during family gatherings. But…
As many anticipate the Chuseok holiday, concerns arise regarding weight gain due to indulgent meals such as jeon, braised short ribs, japchae, songpyeon. However, an expert from Korea University Anam Hospital, Kwon Young-geun, has cautioned against drastic weight loss methods. He emphasized that fasting before or after the holiday, or eliminating Chuseok foods out of guilt, is unnecessary.
Instead, the priority should be returning to regular eating and activity patterns after the celebration. During Chuseok, individuals typically consume higher amounts of carbohydrates and salty foods compared to their usual diet. High carbohydrate intake leads to excess glucose being stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen.
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